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Reference Type Weekend Australian newspaper
Title Precious years of torture
Author(s)Susan Chenery
Page Number 36 - 37
Comments This is a very interesting article and well worth a read. It contains an interview with John Duigan detailing his pre-production processes (in particular with relation to actors) which he deems essential in low budget film making in Australia.
A very interesting article for anyone who may be interested in the film making process from an authorship point of view. Creative control is highlighted as a major factor in Duigan's film making process and this is supported by producer George Miller. There are some interesting comments made by Miller in regard to Australian Film Institute nominations that were not received by the director for his work on Flirting.
Synopsis This article is centered around John Duigan and contains segments of an interview conducted to coincide with the national release of Flirting.
In addition to quotes, the author includes a personal history of John Duigan, containing everything from his previous films to an account of his years as a student activist. It contains quite a detailed account of Duigan's academic past in addition to an analysis of his attraction to teenage rituals and adolescence.
A discussion of themes which remain constant in Duigan's work is included in addition to a brief synopsis of Flirting. Duigan explains his choices with regard to casting and thematic development in Flirting.
Contains photograph of John Duigan and Noah Taylor, and photograph of John Duigan.

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